Level Design Director

At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games.  

We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role. As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades. 

At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!  

Invoke Studios is currently looking to hire a Core Team of talented and varied people for a new AAA multiplayer game in the universe of D&D using the Unreal Engine.   

If you are interested in joining a new team and actively contributing to the conception of a new game project, please read below.

Job Description 

Invoke is looking for a Level Design Director to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of engaging, dynamic, and visually stunning multiplayer levels.  

You will develop and communicate a clear and compelling vision for the game's multiplayer levels, ensuring alignment with the game's overall vision and gameplay goals. 

Your primary role will be to ensure that the gameplay environments are finely crafted to deliver a world-class gaming experience. 

What you’ll do 

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of level designers, setting clear goals, expectations, and performance standards 

• Oversee the design of multiplayer levels from concept to completion, including layout, mechanics, and balance 

• Ensure that levels are challenging, fun, and promote player engagement while meeting technical and performance requirements 

• Drive the iterative design process by giving and receiving constructive feedback to improve level quality and player experience 

• Collaborate with other departments, such as gameplay and art, to refine and optimize levels 

• Follow up on features post-launch to improve, add, or remove components; interpreting data to inform decision-making. 

Ideally, what You'll Bring 

• Proven experience as a Level Design Director or Associate Director on at least one successful AAA title and ideally one multiplayer title 

• In-depth knowledge of multiplayer game design principles, including level flow, balance, pacing, and engagement 

• Proficiency in level design tools, Unreal, and scripting languages. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic and collaborative environment 

• Ability to sift through data and come to meaningful conclusions. 

• Familiarity with online gaming communities and live streaming platforms (e.g. Twitch) 

• A passion for GAAS Games and multiplayer games in general  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following: age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities. We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.    

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